The tailgate could thus be opened or closed
unintentionally, for example, if you:
-
install or remove the ball coupling.
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couple or uncouple a trailer.
-
install or remove a rear-mounted bicycle
rack.
-
load/unload bicycles on/from a rear-
mounted bicycle rack.
-
sit on the edge of the cargo compartment.
-
set something down or lift something up
behind the vehicle.
-
polish the rear of the vehicle.
Do not carry the KEYLESS-GO key about your
person in these situations or in situations sim-
ilar to these. This will prevent unintentional
opening or closing of the tailgate.
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The vehicle exhaust system can become very
hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you
could burn yourself by touching the exhaust
system. There is a risk of injury. Always
ensure that you make the kicking movement
only within the detection range of the sensors.
!
If the SmartKey is within the rear detection
range of KEYLESS-GO, the following situa-
tions, for example, could lead to the uninten-
tional opening of the tailgate:
R
when using an automatic car wash
R
when using a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 10 ft
(3 m) away from the vehicle.
Operation
X
To open or close: kick with your foot into
sensor detection range
:
beneath the
bumper.
Two warning tones sound while the tailgate is
opening or closing.
X
If the tailgate does not open or close after
several attempts: wait at least ten seconds
then kick under the bumper once again.
If you hold your foot under the bumper for too
long, the tailgate does not open or close. Repeat
the leg movement more quickly if this occurs.
To stop the opening or closing procedure, you
have the following options:
R
Kick with your foot into sensor detection
range
:
beneath the bumper.
R
Pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate.
R
Press the closing button on the tailgate.
R
Press the
F
button on the SmartKey.
If the tailgate closing procedure has been stop-
ped:
R
Move your foot under the bumper again and
the tailgate will open.
If the tailgate opening procedure has been stop-
ped:
R
Kick with your foot under the bumper again
and the tailgate will close.
Opening/closing automatically from
inside
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the tailgate. In addi-
tion, people may be standing in the closing
area or may enter the closing area, e.g. chil-
Cargo compartment
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Opening
and
closing
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